Elliott Chappel Barnes, 1866-1938, was a rancher, outfitter and trail guide and professional photographer at Kootenay Plains, Banff and Jumping Pound, Alberta. Barnes was born in Rochester, New York in 1866. In the early 1890s he travelled throughout the American Rockies supporting himself as an itinerant photographer. In 1905, Barnes and his family immigrated to Canada and homesteaded on the Kootenay Plains. For a short time, Barnes ran a small outfitting operation out of Banff, mostly dealing with the newly-created Alpine Club of Canada and its members. Also, while wintering in Banff during 1907-1908, he worked briefly with Byron Harmon in the photographic business. Following this association, Barnes upgraded from a small "pocket" Kodak camera to a 5x7 Graflex with a stereo adaptor. Utilizing this camera, he published a set of stereo view-cards and custom postcards. In 1908, Barnes moved to a homestead at Little Jumping Pound Creek in the foothills west of Calgary and abandoned photography as a profession. After several farming ventures near Calgary, the family moved into the city, where Elliott Barnes died in 1938.
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to: Elliott Barnes and Barnes family; pack trips; wildlife; Alaska trip; Eau Claire logging operations in Spray Valley; Jumping Pound homestead, Morley and S-L Ranch; Sawback Lake trip; bear hunting trip; Banff area views; Paradise Valley ACC camp; hockey at Banff; Stoney Indians at Kootenay Plains; Bankhead mine site and operations; winter trip; Mount Rainer, Washington; other (mainly people, places and activities)
Notes
A detailed biography of Elliott Barnes can be found in: "A Delicate Wilderness: The Photography of Elliott Barnes, 1905- 1914" by Edward Cavell (Banff: Altitude Publishing and the Whyte Foundation, 1983).
Fonds consists of material pertaining to the separate careers and families of Jim and Dorothy Boyce, as well as material from their life together. Jim Boyce material consists mainly of business and personal papers and photographs, ca.1910-1982. Business papers arise mainly from the incorporation, …
ca.6.5 m textual records. -- ca.3500 photographs: prints, negatives, copy negatives. -- 4 photograph albums. -- 5 motion pictures: film reels; 8mm, 16mm; col.
History / Biographical
James (Jim) Hawkins Boyce, 1892-1982, was a guide, outfitter, log builder and businessman at Lake Louise and Banff, Alberta, Canada. Dorothy Boyce was a pharmacist and business woman at Calgary, Quebec and Banff, Canada.
Jim Boyce was the son of Joseph Boyce, 1856-1927, and stepson of Wilma "Josephine" Boyce, 1866-1952, of Banff, Alberta. In 1911, Jim joined his father building trails. His guiding and outfitting career began with Jimmy Simpson's outfit as a trail cook. During the 1920s Boyce formed his own outfit with Max Brooks and went on to guide prominent clients Carl Rungius, Caroline Hinman and her parties, George and Adeline Link and William D. Cox of Chicago, USA.
In addition to guiding and outfitting, Jim Boyce worked with motion picture companies on location in the Rockies with his dog teams during the 1920s. A number of well-known log buildings are testament to his log-building skills, including Skoki, Mount Temple Lodge and the Lake Louise Ski Lodge. During the 1930s, Boyce managed and expanded Skoki Lodge. He also supervised road construction on the Banff-Jasper Highway and the Alaska Alcan Military Highway for the U. S. Army during the Second World War and operated the Bar C Ranch (for William D. Cox) for many years. Boyce made his home in Banff.
Dorothy Frances Llewellyn (Whiteman) Boyce, 1901-2001, was the daughter of Rev Arthur Wellesley Richard Whiteman, 1865-1926, and Nina L. Whiteman, 1873-1956. After studying pharmacy at the University of Alberta, Dorothy came to Banff in 1922 to work for Dr. Brett. She subsequently studied at the University of Toronto, Ontario; worked at the Calgary General Hospital, Alberta, from 1926 to 1940; and during the Second World War, worked as a chemist in Quebec, Canada. After the death of her first husband, Tronson James Draper, 1879-1949, an oilman of Calgary, Alberta, Dorothy became a permanent resident of Banff. She owned and operated Travellers Digest in Banff and married Jim Boyce in 1957.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of material pertaining to the separate careers and families of Jim and Dorothy Boyce, as well as material from their life together.
Jim Boyce material consists mainly of business and personal papers and photographs, ca.1910-1982. Business papers arise mainly from the incorporation, operation and expropriation of the Lake Louise Ski Lodge (later Post Hotel) 1941-1969. Other business and personal material pertains to Skoki Lodge, 1933-1942; guiding and outfitting, 1938-1940; Army Service Forces and Alaska Alcan Military Highway, 1943-1944; Bar C Ranch, 1947-1969; laundry and rental businesses, 1962-1965, plans for Boyce house, Banff and family items. Correspondents include William D. Cox and Eldon Woolliams. Jim Boyce photographs pertain to family, friends, associates and activities, Banff and Skoki areas; includes guiding and outfitting, hunting, motion picture and dog team activities, Skoki Lodge and region, Alaska-Yukon activities, Bar C Ranch and personal material.
Papers of Dorothy Boyce, 1901-ca.1950, pertain to her childhood, university career, business life and first marriage; Dorothy Boyce photographs, ca.1920s-1940, pertain to family, friends, professional and recreational activities in Banff, Banff and Yoho National Parks, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto.
Jim and Dorothy Boyce joint material includes photographs, 1900s-1990s, and incoming letters pertaining to home, travel and friends. Album includes mainly published postcards from all over the world. Fonds also includes Boyce family personal and financial papers, 1901-1928; business and estate papers of Joseph Boyce, 1908-1954; Tronson Draper and Draper family personal and professional papers and photographs, 1906-1949; and Whiteman family papers and photographs, ca.1860, 1885-ca.1925. Also included in the Boyce's personal records are film reels ca.1920-1970 which pertain mainly to the Skoki area.
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Language
English
Finding Aid
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Transparencies by Adeline and/or George Link of trips with Jim Boyce, formerly retained by Jim Boyce, can be found in George K. K. Link fonds (M60/V276)
Accompanied by artifacts (Heritage collections, Whyte Museum)
Fonds consists of seven series : I. Philip Moore family series, ca.1882-1964, 42 cm., and contains three sub-series: A. Personal papers and photographs, 1897-1964 (college career, personal life, activities and estate); B. Professional papers and photographs, 1905-[ca.1950] (military career and re…
ca.1 m textual records. -- ca.3400 photographs: prints, transparencies, negatives. -- 10 photograph albums (ca.1000 prints). -- 24 motion pictures.
History / Biographical
The Moore family resided at Banff, Alberta and Yoho Valley, British Columbia, Canada. Col. Philip A. Moore, 1879-1951, was a guide, soldier, lecturer and publicist. Pearl Brewster Moore, 1889-1973, was a homemaker and tourist lodge operator. Daughter, Edmee Brewster Moore (Reid), 1908-1971, was a homemaker and wife of Charles Reid. Pearl Brewster, born in Banff, was an active sportswoman. In 1905, she met Philip Moore, who had joined Jim and Bill Brewster in the packing business. The Moores made their home in Banff in 1907. A trained soldier, Philip Moore distinguished himself in France in the First World War and served with the Calgary Highlanders during the Second World War. The Moores ran various Canadian Pacific Railway facilities, including Yoho Valley Bungalow Camp, during the 1920s and early 1930s. Col. Moore lectured widely during this period using motion pictures and lantern slides. During the 1930s, the Moores travelled extensively and were active in the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Pearl Moore was instrumental in the Banff-Jasper fund during the Second World War. In 1971, Pearl Moore gave their log home, a showcase of Stoney Nakoda artifacts and art, to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of seven series :
I. Philip Moore family series, ca.1882-1964, 42 cm., and contains three sub-series: A. Personal papers and photographs, 1897-1964 (college career, personal life, activities and estate); B. Professional papers and photographs, 1905-[ca.1950] (military career and research, writing and lecturing); C. Volunteer activities, 1935-1945 (Jubilee Committee; National War Finance Committee, Victory Loan program).
II. Pearl Moore series. -- 1890-1973. -- 21.5 cm of textual records. -- 156 photographs: prints. -- Series consists of three sub-series: A. Personal papers and photographs, 1990-1973 (photographs, letters, diaries, notes and notebooks, and other material); B. Legal and financial papers, 1908-1971; C. Volunteer activities, [1940?]-1942 (Banff-Jasper Spitfire Fund, the Red Cross, wartime work).
III. Edmee Moore series. -- 1908-1965. -- 8 cm of textual records. -- 152 photographs : prints, 4 photograph albums. -- Series consists of six sub-series: A. Photographs, 1908-1965; B. Letters and notes, [ca.1915-ca.1920]; C. Sketchbooks; D. Diaries and scrapbooks, 1926-1938; E. Financial and legal papers, 1935-1965; F. Other, 1919-1953.
IV. Philip Moore family series. -- 1885-1970. -- 20 cm of textual records. -- 1183 photographs (1075 prints and negatives, 117 transparencies, 51 stereo cards). -- 11 motion pictures. -- Series consists of seven sub-series: A. Family portraits, 1885-[ca.1970]; B. Home, friends and activities, [ca.1910]-1962; C. Financial papers, 1907-1951; D. Travel, 1931-1936; E. Business papers, bungalow camp operations, 1921-1932; F. Banff/Lake Louise area photographs, 1885-1965; G. Other, [ca.1895-ca.1960].
V. Moore and Brown families series. -- 1838-1950. -- 8 cm of textual records. -- 156 photographs : prints. -- Series consists of five sub-series: A. Roger Brown Moore, 1890-1931; B. Maria K. Moore estate, 1922-1927; C. William Gordon Moore, Laura Moore and Roger Brown Moore estate, 1930-1939; D. Maria K. Moore and Roger Brown Moore, 1925-1930; E. Other material, 1838-1950.
VI. Brewster family series. -- [ca.1880]-1970. -- 6 cm of textual records. -- 289 photographs : prints, 2 photograph albums. -- Series consists of five sub-series: A. John and Isabella Brewster, 1904-1948; B. Fred Brewster, 1909-1953; C. James I. Brewster, 1909-1936; D. Fern Brewster, 1930-1932; E. Brewster family, [ca.1880]-1970; F. Other material, 1898-1969.
VII. Other material series. -- 1885-1970. -- 709 photographs : prints. -- Series consists of three sub-series: A. Scenics, 1885-1970; B. People, 1885-1970; C. Other, 1885-1970.
One file of personal correspondence addressed to a variety of individuals including family members of Tronson Draper, Dorothy Boyce, and Jim Boyce. Recipients include: Mr. and Mrs. H. Mann, Kathleen Mann, Margaret and Mary Draper, Mrs. Peatman, Mary Boyce, Rupert Edwards, Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. A. M. Ma…
See fonds level description for biographical history. Note to researcher: Mrs. H. Mann was Tronson Draper's sister.
Scope & Content
One file of personal correspondence addressed to a variety of individuals including family members of Tronson Draper, Dorothy Boyce, and Jim Boyce. Recipients include: Mr. and Mrs. H. Mann, Kathleen Mann, Margaret and Mary Draper, Mrs. Peatman, Mary Boyce, Rupert Edwards, Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. A. M. Mack. Letter from H. Tiesmaki dated 19 June 1939, pertaining to film (accn 1418).This file includes unaddressed correspondence. Undated correspondence at back of file.
34 - File contains Ladies Visiting List book with entries in Index, Christmas Record Book 1969-1973 and Christmas Record Book 1969.
35 - File contains two brown address books, one with newspaper clipping at back regarding death of Nina Whiteman and Ethel Riggin, and Mary Alice Boyce's blue address book dated 1972.
36 - File contains deer notebook with addresses and phone numbers, 1937 Imperial Products notebook with addresses and phone numbers, red "Addresses Telephones" book with financial notations throughout, Birthday Forget Me Not book belonging to Nina L. Grenny, Brantford.
37 - File contains loose addresses on pieces of lined paper, papers ripped from envelopes, envelope stickers, and loose Christmas card lists.
File includes: “1920 U of A Cheerbook” Dorothy Whiteman written in pencil on cover, “Vest Pocket Song Book” Dorothy Whiteman written in pencil on cover, Song Sheet of the Rooters’ Cub at the University of Alberta, The Gateway publication 1920-1921, The Gateway publication January 1921, The Trail publication November 1924, The Trail publication march 1925, The Trail publication June 1935, The New Trail 1953, pamphlet regarding a fire impacting the University of Toronto’s Varsity Fund/Update program, pamphlet regarding Sample Will Clauses for the University of Alberta, gift request for the University of Alberta Alma Mater Fund, University of Toronto 1923 pamphlet advertising lectures on Chemical Plant Equipment. 1988-1994 Alumni Magazines from the University of Toronto and the University of Alberta. Three copies of the 1993 University of Alberta donor thank you list, with a photograph and short paragraph regarding Dorothy’s graduation from the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1922 on page 18. Two copies of “New Trail” Magazine from the University of Alberta Summer 1994 with a photograph and short paragraph regarding Dorothy’s graduation from the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1922 on page 18.
File consists of papers and correspodence from the Office of the Division Engineer, the Northwest Service Command and other miscellaneaous papers. Include in are two affidavit of citizenship.
See fonds level description for biographical history.
Scope & Content
File consists of papers and correspodence from the Office of the Division Engineer, the Northwest Service Command and other miscellaneaous papers. Include in are two affidavit of citizenship.
1 file of papers related to Jim Boyce's work at Skoki Lodge, as an Electoral officer, as a landlord, builder and his participation in the Banff Seniors Centre.
See fonds level description for biographical history.
Scope & Content
1 file of papers related to Jim Boyce's work at Skoki Lodge, as an Electoral officer, as a landlord, builder and his participation in the Banff Seniors Centre.
File includes: Blank Skoki Lodge letterhead and advertisements, financial calculations on Skoki Lodge letterhead, James Boyce outfitters business card, James Boyce's Doctor's report for November 1942 relating to bilateral hydrocele, Electoral officer forms and information, landlord, building plans for the house on St. Julien, building notes for Miss Whiteman, Rustic Log Buildings advertisements, aggregate grading charts, papers regarding the Banff Seniors Centre/Library Complex.
15 - File includes small German booklet dated 1894 with “Mrs. [illegible] Boyce” written on the front cover in pencil. "The Alberta Dramatic League Second Annual Dramatic Festival 1931", "The Playgoer: A Magazine for the Cass Theatre" March 10, 1947 and May 16, 1948. “The Booster: Official Bulletin of the Banff Chamber of Commerce” for 1958-1959 with Mrs. J. Boyce listed as Chairman of Brochures. "Bimillenary Celebration Lecture given at The University of Alberta" by William Hardy Alexander, October 15, 1930. "Report of the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta" March 31, 1928. "The Journal of Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce" September 1965, with “James Boyce” handwritten on cover. Publication regarding “William Lash Miller: Reprinted from the Proceedings of the Royal Society of Canada, 1941, “with Frank B. Kenrick’s Compliments” written on cover.
16 - File includes "The Medical Letter: On Drugs and Therapeutics Revised Edition 1979." "Manual on the Poison Control Service of the Alberta Department of Public Health 1960." "72 Years of C. P. R. Progress." Victoria Arena Calgary Official Program. 7 pages of “The Last Gasp” publication May 1925. 2 page history of the England family, with one sentence mention of James Boyce. “Toxicity and Reproduction of Yeast” by Edna V. Eastcott June 1941.
A selection of photographs are captioned on the back.
File includes a print of James Boyce with a mountain range in back. This print was originally framed and a photograph of it within the frame is included.
Final two pictures in file of man carrying fish, and man and woman holding fish together were stored in envelope marked "1930 1931 started Jasper Highway Cutting Indian Boundary of Forest Reserve at Masley (Seall Lake) look west."
File includes: Blank letterhead, 1947 financials, financial dealings with Vallance the solicitor, Application for Grazing Permit and corresponding documentation, 1949 furniture receipt, correspondence regarding the sale of branded cattle 1950, 1951 discussion of the new bunk house for the Ranch, 1965 appraisal of the ranch.
This is another of Billy Goat snapped above Dad's head, should go with the other picutres of same goat as you already have in your collection - picture taken with kamera above Dad's head.
Date Range
1905 - 1914
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w nitrate negative ; 9 x 12 cm
Scope & Content
Item consists of 1 black and white negative. Image of mountain goat on ledge
Notes
Note on envelope reads: "Mr. Barnes' animal films - we were emptying a drawer a few days ago"